Standard Chartered UAE
Elite Acquisition Manager – Affluent Banking
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
13/11/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
28/12/2025
Job description
The Elite Acquisition Manager – Affluent Banking at Standard Chartered is responsible for driving growth in the bank’s high-net-worth client segment by acquiring New-to-Bank (NTB) affluent customers. The role focuses on leveraging the Priority Private proposition and the bank’s global brand to attract and onboard qualified clients, ensuring a seamless experience from acquisition to relationship handover. The manager will utilize leads from strategic partnerships, campaigns, and high-profile networking events to build the Priority Private portfolio, aligning client onboarding with the bank’s affluent strategy while maintaining portfolio quality and compliance with conduct and risk standards.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the bank’s affluent client growth agenda through acquisition of high-value New-to-Bank (NTB) clients for the Priority Private segment
- Present and position the bank’s affluent proposition to potential high-net-worth individuals at events, campaigns, and partner activations
- Utilize strategic partnerships, alliances, referrals, and targeted campaigns to generate qualified leads and build a sustainable acquisition pipeline
- Ensure that newly onboarded clients meet the Priority Private segment criteria for long-term portfolio quality and profitability
- Activate NTB clients and provide onboarding support, including guidance on digital banking channels and relationship setup
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handover of clients to the Priority Banking relationship teams
- Deepen new client relationships early by cross-selling multi-product solutions to enhance stickiness and wallet share
- Monitor onboarding quality and ensure compliance with the bank’s conduct, risk, and client suitability policies
- Represent the bank at networking events, industry gatherings, and client engagement forums to promote the brand and build relationships
- Maintain accurate records and progress reports on client acquisition activities and results
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, finance, or a related field
- Previous direct sales experience in the UAE market, ideally within affluent or priority banking segments
- Strong understanding of deposit and liability products in the UAE
- Proven track record in acquiring and managing high-net-worth clients
- Excellent communication, networking, and presentation skills
- Ability to deliver results under pressure in a target-driven environment
- Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences
- Knowledge of local market dynamics, competitor offerings, and emerging opportunities in affluent banking
- Adherence to conduct and risk management principles
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while aligning with team objectives and organizational goals
